Founded in 1975, Citizens Committee for New York City stimulates and supports self-help and civic action to improve the quality of life in New York City and its neighborhoods. In essence, if you and your neighbors care about New York City and have a great idea, come join us to make your project happen! If you have a great idea to improve your community, then we encourage you to apply for our New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods Awards or our Love Your Block grants.

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We are the go-to organization for New Yorkers
who want to make a real difference.
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3. Reason #34
We help New Yorkers come together and
transform their neighborhoods.
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4. Reason #33
Anyone can make a positive change in their
neighborhood - we help you figure out how.
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5. Reason #32
We were founded in 1975 by two outstanding
New Yorkers:
Osborn Elliott and Senator Jacob Javits.
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6. Reason #31
In 2010, we mobilized 3,374 New Yorkers to
contribute more than 30,000 volunteer hours.
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7. Reason #30
We partner with City agencies to bring critical
city services to neighborhood groups.
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8. Reason #29
From 5 to 35 to 95, we help New Yorkers of all
ages get involved in their neighborhoods.
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9. Reason #28
Our small staff works one-on-one with
hundreds of grassroots volunteer groups.
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10. Reason #27
Residents can access $3,000 worth of
equipment at our Community Resource Center
– for free!
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11. Reason #26
Our Neighborhood Leadership Institute helps
New Yorkers build new skills and meet fellow
change-makers.
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12. Reason #25
Our Grassroots Fundraising workshop helps
community groups tap into new resources.
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13. Reason #24
We help New Yorkers beautify their public
schools – through murals, recycling campaigns
and “living” classrooms.
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14. Reason #23
We encourage local residents to identify
local issues and define local solutions.
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15. Reason #22
We support New Yorkers who want to mitigate
the effects of foreclosure in their
neighborhoods.
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16. Reason #21
Our Community Organizing workshop helps
New Yorkers identify local issues and mobilize
volunteers.
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17. Reason #20
In 2010, we gave $100,000 in micro-grants to
127 neighborhood groups.
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18. Reason #19
We support New Yorkers who want to bring
the arts into their distressed neighborhoods.
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19. Reason #18
We support small volunteer groups that other
organizations often don’t.
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20. Reason #17
We inspired the inception of hundreds of block
associations across NYC.
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21. Reason #16
We foster sustainable community solutions.
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22. Reason #15
Our publications reach, inspire, and help
volunteer New Yorkers.
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23. Reason #14
In 2010, we inspired 1,900 volunteers to show
how to Love Your Block.
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24. Reason #13
Our relationships with both elected officials
and New Yorkers bridge the gap between
governance and residents.
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25. Reason #12
We help New Yorkers reduce crime in their
neighborhoods and make their streets safer.
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26. Reason #11
Our Media Tools workshop helps volunteer
groups raise awareness about issues affecting
their community.
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27. Reason #10
We help New Yorkers make our city greener
and cleaner - one block at a time.
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28. Reason #9
In 2010, we gave nearly $900,000 in project
planning support to volunteer groups.
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29. Reason #8
We help New Yorkers transform empty lots
into community gardens.
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30. Reason #7
We helped launch the first student-designed
organic farm on a NYC public housing property.
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31. Reason #6
We save the city millions of dollars by
supporting resident-led improvement projects.
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32. Reason #5
We are the information hub for volunteer-led
groups in NYC.
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33. Reason #4
We help build bridges across ethnic and
cultural lines to create better neighborhoods.
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34. Reason #3
Our Understanding City Government workshop
helps New Yorkers get their voices heard.
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35. Reason #2
NYC has 400 neighborhoods.
We know them all.
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Reason #1
We are supported by wonderful, generous
New Yorkers like you!